Alaska Birds and Colorado Wild Horses

In this conversation, Eric shares his recent birding trip to Homer, Alaska. He discusses the challenges of filming birds in noisy environments and the difficulty of finding specific bird species. Eric also talks about photographing sea otters and the impact of ice on wildlife photography. Additionally, Brandon and Michael share their experiences on a wild horse photography trip and the challenges they faced in snowy conditions. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Michael discuss their experiences exploring the wild horses and sage grouse in the area. They share the challenges they faced in photographing the horses and the behavior they observed. They also talk about the difficulty of finding a lek and the importance of protecting these breeding grounds. The conversation then shifts to the breakdown of their Jeep and the panic that ensued. They discuss the challenges of diagnosing and fixing the issue in the cold weather. Finally, they recount their struggle to get out of the mountains and the decisions they had to make along the way. In this part of the conversation, the hosts recount their harrowing experience of running out of fuel in the wilderness and making the decision to stay overnight. They describe the challenges they faced in getting back to the hotel, including a broken serpentine belt and a failing power steering pump. They share their search for parts and a welder to fix the broken bracket, as well as their efforts to address a check engine light and change the oil. Despite the setbacks, they also find moments of joy, such as interacting with horses and enjoying a Mexican dinner. In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent Jeep adventure and the challenges they faced along the way. They share stories of mechanical issues and the impact it had on their trip. Despite the setbacks, they highlight the beauty of the location and the wildlife encounters they had. The hosts also discuss the importance of being prepared for road trips and share upcoming guests and the bear trip they have planned. They encourage audience participation and share their plans for future episodes.